Travel

Why are there no mosquitoes at Disney World?While you’re strolling around Disney World on a hot day, debating which ride to check out next, chances are you’re not swatting away mosquitoes. You might take it for granted—of course, there are no pesky blood-sucking bugs in the Most Magical Place on Earth. But then when you start to think more about it,...

Disney has a serious party planned for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Here’s the inside scoop on what “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” will look like!It’s All About the “EARidescence”You may know that gold is the traditional 50th anniversary gift. It symbolizes love, compassion, courage and wisdom. Soon, it will also symbolize 50...

Americans drink around 146 billion cups of coffee a year, so it’s no surprise that nearly every city is dotted with coffee shops. From your local java joint to the ever-present Starbucks, it’s not hard to find a latte on every block.However, some places in the United States take their morning cup of coffee more seriously than the...

If you’ve ever wanted to eat scrumptious pasta or sip flavorful wines in the Italian countryside, now you can—by living vicariously through Stanley Tucci.A new CNN docuseries will see the actor travel to the country world-renowned for its rich cuisine, and he’ll explore both its history and its wide variety of tasty treats. Take us with you, Stanley!What’s...

For most of us, flying is not a glamorous experience. You’re stuffed into a space that’s tiny and not so clean. If you have my luck, the person behind you coughs and blows their nose constantly. Most of all, you’re hungry.In these dark moments, the Biscoff cookie is a saving grace. So, you’ll understand why we’re not sure...

As cheesy as Hallmark Christmas movies may be, there’s a small part of us that wishes all of the details were real. Endless Christmas decorations, budding romances and plenty of snow and cookies. What could be better?Well…let me tell you. What if I said you could visit your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie in real life? That’s what you can...

Most hotel rooms have things like fresh sheets, blackout curtains, a Bible and free ice machines. Although the last one might seem like a random amenity, ice machines have a special place in hotel history and American culture. By the way, here’s why hotel breakfasts are called “continental.”The free ice trend is mostly thanks to Kemmons Wilson, the founder...

Despite whatever costumes, wigs, and makeup a Disney Cast Member (that’s Disney-speak for “employee”) is required to wear for work, all employees must wear a name tag that states their first name and hometown. From cruise captains to line cooks and ride operators, in Disneyland and Disney World, everyone who works for the mouse will have a tag....

Change can be hard. Like, REALLY hard. And while, Disney parks have already gone through so many changes over the decades, it can still be difficult to accept. You know what they say, though—when one door closes, another one opens! There’s almost always something new to look forward to in the aftermath of saying goodbye.That’s why we’re keeping...

Not many franchises have the universal, timeless appeal of Harry Potter. After all, Potterheads of all ages exist all around the world, reading and rereading J.K. Rowling’s beloved works (and watching and rewatching all the movies). Whether you’re a Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Gryffindor, we can all agree: the Wizarding World has a special kind of magic.Now, Harry...